Jumping Waterfalls at Micos

Micos National Park. Get to know one of the most versatile rivers of the Potosinan Huasteca. Experience along 1 kilometer of river jumping from each of its 7 beautiful waterfalls, of different dimensions, equipped with a helmet and vest, challenge vertigo and feel the adrenaline rush.

…come, jump, and leave behind your fears!

This adventure activity consists of getting to the edge of the waterfall, and propelling ourselves so as to experience the exciting feeling of flying for milliseconds as we fall into the crystalline water holes, admiring during this excursion an exceptional panorama.

The equipment used during this tour will consist of a helmet, a high flotation vest, as well as the great company of professional guides that will assist you with this challenge. We suggest the activity that combines waterfall jumping and rappelling at Minas Viejas!

Physical activity during the trip is medium.
Childre 6 years old may attend.
Time required is half a day.
Allows for excursion companions to enjoy the beautiful landscape as we perform the activity (different price).
Ideal season is from November to March.
Requires a minimum of 6 passengers or 4 passengers buying the package. If you do not comply with the previous, please contact us to check availability.

Adjustable sandals, water shoes, or tennis shoes that can get wet. NO CROCS. NO FLIP FLOPS.
Shorts or light pants for the activities (no jeans.) Lycra gym pants are ideal and help avoid occasional scrapes.
T-shirts made of lycra are preferable, and not cotton fabrics (any other fabric dries much faster)
Cap (optional)
Biodegradable sun block.
Ecological bug repellent
Small backpack for personal items
Small towel
If you wear glasses, wear a holder so that they will not fall off in case you fall in the water.
If you have long hair, bring hair ties that will hold it back well.
The Huaxteca staff is certified in First Aid, and is equipped with a first aid kit, however for your own safety, we cannot administer medications, and therefore we recommend you bring your own.
Make sure to bring a change of dry clothes since during the majority of the activities you will get completely wet.
If you have food allergies or require a specific type of food, please let us know ahead of the trip.

10:00 am	We depart from Ciudad Valles, rendezvous point for tourists interested in the exploration of The Huasteca Potosina region.
10:30 am	Arrival to the Micos River, inside a small canyon and surrounded by vegetation, this emerald Green river will make this activity a wonderful experience
10:40 am	The guide will provide us with the necessary equipment to realize the activity as well as a safety talk before we head down to the river bank.
11:00 am	Once we are in the river, the guide will take us to the El Toro waterfall, 20 meters tall, to swim in its pond (We do not jump this waterfall, we only appreciate it).
11:20 am	The Micos River forms 7 waterfalls that we will be jumping: 30cm tall being the smallest and 8m being the tallest. We will begin with a 5 meter waterfall, referred to as the “test”, so that the tourist may familiarize himself with the activity and practice some jumps.
1:00 pm	After the jumps the guide will lead us to a cave in the 8 meters waterfall. This beautiful cave hides behind the water curtains and will give us a chance to relax and enjoy its natural beauty.
1:30 pm	We will head out of the river and enjoy an energetic snack.
2:30 pm	We arrive to Ciudad Valles where each tourist will be taken back to their respective hotel.

The Schedule is an approximate and will depend on weather and road conditions.

Important:

During the rainy season (July-October) the river may overflow which will impede said activities
Programing the exit time earlier means we will be able to finish earlier.

See Prices of Adventure Packages

$895 mxn p/p inc Tax

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